Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Description

Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Location:  McKinney, Texas

Job Summary

In this role, you will utilize your advanced practice skills to diagnose, treat, and consult with patients in the field of mental health. Collaborate with physicians to provide holistic care and choose from a variety of settings, whether it's inpatient, long-term care, or outpatient. You'll have the opportunity to work both independently and as an essential member of a dynamic treatment team, ensuring that individuals receive the highest quality of care and support. If you're ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team and help transform lives.

Responsibilities:

• Provides professional clinical services, in the area of mental health, to patients of Advanced Recovery Concepts, LLC (the “Company”) in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Company, Company’s clients, applicable standards of professional conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations;
• Enters into a Standard Care Arrangement (the “SCA”) with one or more physicians employed or contracted by the Company, as set forth in Ohio law;
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring compliance with all quality assurance and licensure standards related to his/her SCA(s) including the scheduling and coordination of all compliance activities with the Collaborating Physician or other such parties as necessary, and including keeping records of related reviews of patient records and/or reviews of prescriptions;
• Promptly and thoroughly completes all medical records and any duties necessary to enable and facilitate billing and overall administration in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Company, Company’s clients, applicable standards of professional conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations;
• Participates in call with respect to Company’s patients. Nurse Practitioner shall coordinate said on-call schedule with the other nurse practitioners and/or physicians performing professional services for or on behalf of Company, as needed or applicable;
• Provides call coverage (after hours and otherwise) for his/her own patients;
• Reviews patient records to determine health status and develops plan of care;
• Conducts comprehensive and/or focused assessments, monitors patients’ progress and provides relevant patient education;
• Writes orders as defined by the parameters listed in the SCA;
• Makes referrals as needed to other health professionals and community agencies;
• Participates, fully and timely, in quality improvement processes as applicable;
• Seeks out and attends appropriate continuing education courses to keep up to date on knowledge;
• Participates, fully and timely, in credentialing processes, including CAQH;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse school.

Certifications:

• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license(s) to practice nursing pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas;
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas;
• Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe dangerous drugs and controlled substances;
• Ability to possess and maintain adequate/required Professional Liability Insurance policy;
• Comply with prescription drug monitoring program regulations, including, but not limited to registration and use;
• Possess and maintain all accreditations, certifications, and credentials necessary and appropriate to enable nurse practitioner to perform, and Company to bill for, the Services;
• Remain a Medicare and Medicaid Provider in the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as thorough knowledge about the various medical processes and procedures;
• Ability to function well independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, ability to work productively and effectively.

Physical Requirements:

• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
• May require long periods of sitting and standing.
• Must have normal or corrected vision and be able to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person.
• Good communication skills and emotional resilience to provide support to patients facing mental health challenges.

Minimum salary/hourly: 130,000

Maximum salary/hourly: 150,